Rights-based advocacy since 2001

Justice, dignity and opportunity for every community.

GTO turns research and community voices into practical policy, legislative and development action.

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2003Registered since

42+Projects executed

31,000+Women supported with NIC/voter registration

5Major thematic areas

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01Track record

35 documented projects with donors, time periods, outputs and project imagery.

02Evidence base

Research studies, legal reviews, field learning and publications that inform program design.

03Partner pathway

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Who we are

Research, advocacy and community action for an equitable Pakistan.

A non-profit, non-political and non-government organization working to advance justice, human rights and development opportunities for underserved communities in Pakistan.

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Our purpose and direction

What We Do

GTO combines rights-based advocacy, legislative reform, research and community action to protect marginalized communities in Punjab, Pakistan.

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Program Areas

Good Governance, Democracy & Protecting Human Rights
Gender & Development
Trans-Rights, Women Rights & Children Rights
Legislative Reforms
Disaster Preparedness & Response

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Approach & Strategy

Inclusion of Youth, Trans-Community & Children
Lobbying & Networking
Research-Based Advocacy
Social Mobilization
Partnership & Capacity Building

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Cross-Cutting Themes

Gender
Youth Empowerment
Child Protection and Involvement
Environment
Disability

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Our Success

Partnerships

Through various programs, the organization has significantly contributed to the development of marginalized communities, particularly women and children, by upholding good-governance practices, advocating for the rights of people, providing free legal aid to victims, combating child labour, fostering economic empowerment and skill enhancement among women, and empowering youth and trans-persons.

Key donors and development partners

01Norwegian Human Rights Fund

02United States Agency for International Development

03Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development – Government of Canada

04Australian High Commission in Pakistan

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From the field

Latest Activities

Recent advocacy, consultation, capacity-building and community initiatives from GTO.

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Child Rights

Police Capacity Building Workshop on Child Protection Laws

A Police Capacity Building Workshop on Child Protection Laws is an event aimed at educating police officers on child protection laws and building their capacity to enforce them effectively. It covers topics such as child abuse, trafficking, labor,…

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Child Rights

Consultation on Child Rights

A consultative session with political parties on child-related laws is a meeting that aims to discuss and review existing laws related to the protection of children. The session involves political parties, policymakers, and other stakeholders who have an…

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Child Rights

Meeting with High Officials of Punjab Assembly

CEO-GTO facilitated an insightful session on Child Rights Protection legislation in Punjab, with the participation of high-ranking officials from the Provincial Assembly. The session aimed to analyze the existing legislation for child rights and determine…

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Child Rights

Meeting with Members of Punjab Assembly

GTO-Pakistan had the privilege of attending a meeting with the Minister of Social Welfare and other members of the Punjab Legislative Assembly to discuss legislative reforms aimed at protecting the rights of children. The meeting was focused on strategies…

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Child Rights

Consultative Session with Civil Society

A consultative session with civil society on child protection laws is a crucial step towards creating effective policies that prioritize the welfare of children. Civil society plays a vital role in advocating for children’s rights, and their input can help…

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Evidence for change

Research Studies

Research reports and situation assessments that inform GTO’s advocacy, programs and legislative reform work.

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Transgender Rights2020

Inclusion of Transgender Persons in Response of Society and State to COVID-19 at PUNJAB-PAKISTAN

A situation assessment on the inclusion of transgender persons in society and state responses to COVID-19 in Punjab, Pakistan.

Women & Livelihoods

Baseline Survey of Home Base Working Women GTO

A baseline survey focused on home-based working women and their circumstances.

Child Rights & Education

GTO Research Report–Poverty and Child Labour

A GTO research report examining poverty and child labour.

Child Rights & Education

GTO Research Report–Gender Disparity in Access to Basic Education

A GTO research report on gender disparity in access to basic education.

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Documentaries & Videos

Watch GTO's documentaries, advocacy stories, interviews and community activities from our official YouTube channel.

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Major thematic interventions

Five connected areas of work

GTO’s profile links its programs with the Sustainable Development Goals and with the needs of marginalized communities.

⚖ SDG 16

Rule of Law & Legislative Reforms

Research-based legal review, legislative drafting, advocacy, stakeholder consultation and institutional capacity building.

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🤝 SDG 5, SDG 16

Human & Democratic Rights

Awareness, inclusion, legal support, voter registration, civic participation and rights-protection networks.

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💧 SDG 3, SDG 4, SDG 6

WASH, Basic Health & Education

Sanitation, health awareness, HIV prevention and treatment, non-formal education and child-labour reduction.

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🌱 SDG 13

Environment & Climate Change

Environmental law awareness, citizen engagement, youth action and evidence-based advocacy.

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🛟 SDG 11

Disaster Risk Reduction & Management

Emergency relief, health and hygiene, medical support, youth training, response and rehabilitation.

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Recent and featured work

Past experience

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2024Health & WASH

HIV/AIDS Prevention and Response Project

Awareness raising on HIV/AIDS

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2023Governance & Legislation

Legislation for CSEA prevention, response and victim support in Punjab (Pakistan)

Review of existing laws

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Jan 2022 – Jun 2023Trans Rights

HIV/AIDS Prevention and Treatment for Transgender Persons in Punjab

Documented sexual behaviours and HIV status of transgender community

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Oct 2020 – Sep 2023Trans Rights

Protecting Rights of Transgender Community through Legislation

Provincial draft for trans-rights legislation completed after a detailed consultative process and placed in review

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Jun 2022 – Nov 2022Child Rights

Legislation for CSA prevention, response and victim support in Punjab

Review of ZARRA Act 2020

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Oct 2020 – Feb 2021Trans Rights

Reducing discrimination against trans-persons during COVID-19 pandemic and other calamities in Punjab

Province-level research study completed

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Sustainable Development Goals

Local action connected to global commitments.

GTO’s five thematic areas contribute to SDGs 3, 4, 5, 6, 11, 13 and 16.

SDG 3SDG 4SDG 5SDG 6SDG 11SDG 13SDG 16

From the field

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Police Capacity Building WorkshopPolice capacity building workshop on child-protection laws.

Consultation with Political PartiesConsultative session with political parties on child-related laws.

Provincial Assembly ConsultationConsultative session with high-ranking officials from the Provincial Assembly on child-rights protection legislation in Punjab.

Police Child-Protection TrainingTraining law-enforcement officers to understand and enforce laws that protect children from abuse and exploitation.

Major partners and collaborators

Partnerships that expand impact

Commonwealth Foundation

Out of the Shadows

Norwegian Human Rights Fund

Australian Aid

Gilead Sciences

World Vision

Ignite Philanthropy

GIZ / German Cooperation

Canada Fund for Local Initiatives

Aurat Foundation

Punjab Bait-ul-Maal

South Asia Partnership Pakistan

Trusted voices

Stakeholders’ Review

Being Government Officer in Social Welfare Department, I participated in GTO activities, they are doing excellent work for the welfare and development of children, Women and Transgender community in Pakistan. I really appreciate the work of this organization.

I have visited GTO and participated in a consultation, organized by them on Child Rights, I observed that GTO is doing very excellent work. Their unique work for the protection of children from exploitation and abuse through legislative reforms is really appreciated.

Without legislative reforms, protection of rights is not possible and GTO is doing very good role in this context. I trust, if NGOs play their Advocacy role for Police and legislative reforms, we can make sure big change in our society. GTO role is really admirable.

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